Travisa checks every document, submits to the Indian authorities for you, and returns your eVisa to you using a secure delivery method. Tell us where you reside and your purpose of travel — we’ll show you exactly what you need and what it costs.
I hold a passport from
State of residence
I’m traveling for
THE PROCESS
1India overview
2Review requirements
3Submit application
4Track your order
KEY TAKEAWAYS
All travelers to India must apply for a mandatory e-Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival (free).
Passports must be valid six months beyond the requested visa validity and contain at least two blank visa pages.
Photo rules are strict: taken within three months, all-white background, neutral expression, no eyeglasses, and no white shirt.
Business applicants need a letter of invitation on letterhead with a company seal and signature.
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To travel to India, U.S. citizens need a visa applied for through the Indian government’s online application, submitted with a signed passport that is valid six months beyond the requested visa and has at least two blank visa pages.
THE CHECKLIST
3 ITEMS · EVERY APPLICATION
Valid six months beyond your visa, two blank pages
A recent color photograph against a plain white background.
The completed online visa application — Travisa guides you through every field.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
All travelers must complete a free e-Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival, and a health declaration form within 24 hours before departure.
Pick your purpose of travel. The requirements, fees, and processing times below will update to match.
WHO IT’S FOR
Leisure travelers, family visits & short personal trips
PURPOSE
Tourism, visiting relatives or friends
TYPICAL STAY
180 days per entry
DOCUMENTS YOU’LL LIKELY NEED
Passport — valid 6+ months, two blank pages, plus a copy of the information page
One passport-style photo — in color, white background, no glasses
Visa questionnaire — we complete the online application for you to sign
TOURIST · MULTIPLE ENTRY
$240w/ standard processing
Travisa Standard Service Fee
$197
Indian Consulate Fee
$42.54
WHO IT’S FOR
Employees and executives traveling for commercial or trade activity
PURPOSE
Trade fairs, client and factory visits, contract negotiation and signing
TYPICAL STAY
180 days per entry
DOCUMENTS YOU’LL LIKELY NEED
Passport — valid six months beyond your visa, two blank pages
Passport photo — in color, white background, no glasses
Business Card — showing your name and company name.
Letter of invitation — on the inviting company’s letterhead
The invitation letter must include your name, gender and date of birth, the purpose of your trip and the places you’ll visit, your arrival and departure dates, the visa validity requested, and who pays for the trip. It must be signed and carry the company’s seal or stamp.
BUSINESS · 1-YEAR / MULTIPLE ENTRY
$343w/ standard processing
Travisa Standard Service Fee
$197
Indian Consulate Fee
$146
WHO IT’S FOR
Students admitted to a Indian university, college, or language program
PURPOSE
Full-time study. X1 for programs over 180 days, X2 for 180 days or less
TYPICAL STAY
X1: 30 days on arrival, then a residence permit for your full program. X2: up to 180 days, single entry
DOCUMENTS YOU’LL LIKELY NEED
Passport — valid 6+ months, two blank pages
Passport-style photo — 33×48 mm, white background
Online visa application form
Original admission letter — from your Indian institution
JW201 or JW202 form — your school issues whichever applies
X1 students must convert to a residence permit within 30 days of arriving. Programs over six months usually require a Foreigner Physical Examination Record and proof of funds. Your school tells you which form you get; you cannot choose.
STUDENT · X1 / SINGLE ENTRY
$456.66w/ standard processing
Travisa Standard Service Fee
$307
Indian Consulate Fee
$140
Consular Processing Fee (6.9%)
$9.66
WHO IT’S FOR
Foreign nationals with a confirmed job offer and an approved work permit
PURPOSE
Paid employment with a India-registered employer
TYPICAL STAY
30 days on arrival, then a work-type residence permit for your contract length
DOCUMENTS YOU’LL LIKELY NEED
Passport — valid 6+ months, two blank pages
Passport-style photo — 33×48 mm, white background
Online visa application form
Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit — your employer applies for this first
Employment contract or employer letter
The Z visa gets you into the country, not through your stay. Your employer secures the Work Permit Notification before you can apply, which usually takes several weeks. Once you land, you have 30 days to convert to a residence permit.
WORK Z / SINGLE ENTRY
$456.66w/ standard processing
Travisa Standard Service Fee
$307
Indian Consulate Fee
$140
Consular Processing Fee (6.9%)
$9.66
WHO IT’S FOR
Travelers passing through mainland India on the way to a third country
PURPOSE
A connection with time on the ground between flights
TYPICAL STAY
7-10 days per entry, single or double entry
DOCUMENTS YOU’LL LIKELY NEED
Passport — valid 6+ months, two blank pages
Passport-style photo — 33×48 mm, white background
Online visa application form
Confirmed onward ticket — into a third country, with dates
Visa for your destination country, if that country requires one
Most U.S. travelers never need this visa. India’s 240-hour visa-free transit covers 55 nationalities at 65 ports of entry, as long as you hold a confirmed onward ticket to a third country. Check whether you qualify before you pay for a G visa.
TRANSIT G / SINGLE ENTRY
$0
Travisa Standard Service Fee
N/A
Indian Consulate Fee
N/A
Consular Processing Fee (6.9%)
N/A
THE VISA PROCESS
Tell us your trip details and pick your processing speed. It takes about 10 minutes.
Upload your documents. We error-check every field before submission.
Travisa submits your application to the Indian authorities and tracks its progress.
Your approved eVisa is returned to you using a secure delivery method
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Three rules cause most of the surprises we see. Review these before you start your application.
Action required
All travelers must complete a free e-Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival, and a health declaration form within 24 hours before departure.
May affect eligibility
Former Indian citizens must renounce Indian citizenship first. We can’t submit your application without a Certificate of Renunciation or a Deemed Surrender Certificate.
Plan ahead
Photos must be exactly 2×2 inches, taken within three months, on an all-white background, with no eyeglasses and no white shirt. Many photo vendors get this wrong.
The Indian consulate accepts applications by appointment and rejects anything with a mistake. Most of our clients come to us after a refusal or a missed trip. We make sure the first submission is the last one.
| APPLYING DIRECT | Travisa | |
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| Document review before the consulate receives it | ✕ | ✓ |
| A specialist who answers every question | No | ✓ |
| One all-in price, known up front | Fees vary | ✓ |
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The first step is to place an order. Once you have placed your order, we will ask you to complete the application form and upload all your supporting documents. After we have received and approved all your documents, we will submit your application to the Indian authorities. Once approved, we will send your eVisa using a secure delivery method.
No. The India eVisa application is submitted online. You upload a scan of the passport bio page and travel with the same physical passport used in the application.
The eVisa application itself is online and does not require a consular appointment. Biometric information may be captured by immigration after arrival.
The speed to process a travel visa varies for each destination country. Travisa can process travel visas for many destinations in as little as a day. Go to Visas and select your country of travel to determine the travel visa processing time.
Start now — most applications take under 15 minutes.
